From: Simon Wistow <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2001 10:15 AM
> Cross David - dcross wrote:
>
> > <pedant>
> > That's "Doggett Coat and Badge - a pint to the forst person to explain
the
> > name.
> > </pedant>
>
> c.f previous mail
>
> The right to wear Doggett's Coat and Badge is the prize in a rowing race
> held yearly since 1715 between London Bridge and Cadogan Pier, Chelsea
> in London. It was initiated by Thomas Doggett to commemorate the
> coronation of George I. The badge is silver and shows the white horse of
> Hannover. The race is now held in July.
Maybe I should have said "a pint to the first person WHO WASN'T IN THE PUB
LAST NIGHT LEARNING ALL ABOUT THE HISTORY to explain the name".
Btw, the coat is red.
Dave...
[giving up now]
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